Honey

Healthy Summer Dessert

by laurel on July 19, 2010

Do you feel like you always avoid desserts because you’re afraid of gaining weight? If so, I know how ya feel. Many popular desserts are loaded with unhealthy ingredients and tons of calories. But, here’s the good news. Having something sweet every once in awhile can feel really good, especially when you can have something [...]

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Make-Your-Own Granola

by laurel on August 28, 2009

Who loves granola? I do, I do! But, it’s frustrating when I look at the nutrition labels of most granola bars and granola cereals. They’re usually packed with artificial ingredients, chemicals, and preservatives. If I want some granola, can’t it just be the real deal? My solution: make my own granola. It’s easy to make [...]

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Honey May Relieve Sinusitis

by laurel on March 16, 2009

USC University Hospital reports that honey could help reduce chronic sinusitis. An in-vitro lab study conducted at the University of Ottawa found that the “natural germ fighters” in honey can kill off bacteria that cause sinusitis. Researchers tested honey on biofilm substances that contain the sinusitis bacteria, and found that honey was actually more effective [...]

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Honey to the Rescue

by laurel on October 29, 2008

Well, I got completely knocked down with a cold this past weekend and I’m finally starting to feel normal again. Even though I was scarfing down vegetables last week, my immune system was no match for a group of people at my work who came in and spread their cold and flu germs. Note to [...]

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Honey Can Ease Your Cough

by laurel on February 19, 2008

Cold and flu season is in full swing and you or your family may be plagued with a nasty cough. Reuters wrote about a new study from Pennsylvania State University that found honey helps ease a nighttime cough and improves sleep. The researchers compared buckwheat honey to the cough syrup ingredient dextromethorphan, and honey was [...]

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Darker Honey, More Antioxidants

by laurel on May 26, 2007

Women’s Health Magazine reports on research from the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture that showed honeydew honey has more antioxidants and less sugar than nectar honey. For the most part, the darker the honey, the higher the antioxidant content. Rosa Ana Perez, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, recommends substituting two tablespoons [...]

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